VEGTABLE PILAF

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A simple flavorful rice pilaf you may top with toasted pine nuts or almonds. a great side to any meal

Provided by Spice Is Nice

Categories     Lebanese

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup rice
1/2 red pepper, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1 diced carrot
1 crushed garlic clove
1/2 cup peas
2 teaspoons oil
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (to garnish)
2 cups water or 2 cups broth
1 pinch pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon butter (optional)

Steps:

  • in a pot add oil, on med/low heat saute onions,carrots,peppers,peas. until onions have become slightly golden and vegetables are cooked. add garlic , ginger,bay leaf,pepper,and turmeric. saute for 5min on low heat. add salt and broth. Cover and bring to a boil.
  • once it boils add the rice wait for it to come up to another boil. reduce heat, cover and allow to cook on low for 15-20Min's or until the fluid is gone and rice is fluffy.
  • add butter and fluff with fork, serve with any side.

Usman Razzaq
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I usually have some rice left over from dinner, so I'll make this pilaf the next day for lunch.


Paul Fernandez
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this vegetable pilaf. It's a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables.


Evelyn Sinclair
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The only thing I would change about this recipe is to add a little more salt. I found it to be a bit bland.


Moriom Moriom
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This vegetable pilaf is a great dish to serve with grilled chicken or fish. It's also a great side dish for a potluck or picnic.


William Wisely
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I made this pilaf for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Mavis Mzobe
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some carrots, celery, and onions that were about to go bad, so I threw them in the pilaf and they turned out great. The dish was flavorful and filling.


Wolfgang Properties
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the dish turned out great. My family loved it!


Brittany Bryant
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This is the best vegetable pilaf I've ever had. The flavors are amazing and the rice is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Theophilus Nash
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I'm not a big fan of pilaf, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of vegetables, rice, and herbs is fantastic. I will definitely be making this again.


Salman RajPut
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This vegetable pilaf recipe is a keeper! It's simple to make and absolutely delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I especially loved the


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